Urinary System Review

The nephron loop, or loop of Henle, is indicated by ________.

• Label J
• Label I
• Label K
• Label M

The glomerular capsule (Bowman's capsule) is indicated by ________.

• Label A
• Label G
• Label F
• Label C

The glomerulus is indicated by ________.

• Label O
• Label I
• Label F
• Label M

The medial indentation where the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves are connected to the kidney is called the ________.

• renal hilum
• renal pyramid
• renal capsule
• renal column

The blood vessel carrying blood from the aorta into the kidney is the ________.

• renal artery
• hepatic artery
• renal vein
• glomerulus

The tube connecting each kidney to the urinary bladder is the ________.

• ureter
• urethra
• calyx
• ductus (vas) deferens

The involuntary sphincter that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being passed is called the ________.

• internal urethral sphincter
• internal anal sphincter
• external urethral sphincter
• ileocecal sphincter

Urine is transported from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.

• urethra
• ureter
• trigone
• collecting duct

Which of these is a solute NOT normally found in urine?

• Glucose
• Sodium and potassium ions
• Ammonia
• Bicarbonate ions

What are the cortex-like extensions that separate the renal (medullary) pyramids?

• renal columns
• renal vein
• renal medulla
• renal cortex